Transporation Services

Rides for medical appointments and other essential trips in Kalkaska County.

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Transportation

Medical transportation

Transportation is available through the COA for medical appointments only, including the dentist, eye doctor, and prescription pickup. There is a minimal fee of $10.00–$20.00. Please give us at least two days’ notice to arrange for a driver. Any trip over 100 miles round trip will be discussed and agreed upon before scheduling. Call the Kalkaska COA to set up transportation assistance.

 

Kalkaska Public Transit will assist Kalkaska County residents with medical appointments within Kalkaska County, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. They ask for 48 hours’ notice. KPT will also transport Kalkaska County residents who utilize the outpatient Biederman Cancer Treatment Center in Traverse City. This service is available Monday through Friday. Please call Transit directly at 258-6808 for more information or to schedule transportation.

Other transportation

Transportation is available through the Kalkaska Public Transportation Authority. Seniors who ride using public transportation may do so at no cost. Funding for this is provided through the Kalkaska COA millage.

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